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Md. town asks county to cover more EMS costs
The town wants to be repaid nearly $400,000 for service to another part of the county
Ohio medic injured in crash has long road to recovery; fundraiser planned
The medic underwent facial reconstruction and may require additional surgeries to recover after a semitruck crashed into his ambulance
Some busy hospitals say they must turn away ambulances. Here’s how one state banned the practice
A Journal Sentinel investigation found at least 21 deaths that came after patients were turned away from hospitals
Wis. efficiency study may lead to reorganization of fire, EMS response
The research suggests that some municipalities may be better served if agencies from other municipalities responded
EMS raises $20K through theft charges for patients who keep insurance checks
The Pennsylvania service is using criminal justice to collect payment from patients "abusing the system"
2 Ind. FDs seek to mandate dementia awareness training for first responders
The departments hope to make training on identifying patients with dementia a requirement
NH paramedic dies after vehicle crash
AMR Nashua Paramedic Daniel Murphy died from injuries sustained in a crash while on his way home from work
Austin EMS launches mobile lab to teach child car safety
The Buckle Up for Life Safety Lab will travel around Austin and serve as an interactive training center for families
Wis. EMS criticized for photo of dead deer in ambulance
A statement from the service said the crew’s actions “are not allowed or tolerated” but did not affect emergency response
Recognizing how labels shape narratives in prehospital medicine
EMS leaders must be conscious and intentional in applying labeling lenses to patients and providers
Recognizing how labels shape narratives in prehospital medicine
EMS leaders must be conscious and intentional in applying labeling lenses to patients and providers
W.Va. county 911 dispatchers recognized as first responders
Prior to the Tuesday resolution, dispatchers were designated as clerical staff